Havant

Havant's population grew between the last two censuses. Data from the census also show there were changes in marriage, religion and ethnicity.

The population passed 120,000

In the decade leading up to the most recent census, the population of Havant increased by 3.3%, from just under 117,000 to 121,000.

The addition of about 3,800 people means this area's population increased at a slower rate than the total population of England (up 7.9% since the 2001 census).

In 2011, Havant was home to, on average, 16 people per football pitch-sized piece of land.

Population density was higher than the average across the South East

Population density (usual residents per football pitch-sized piece of land) across the South East, March 2011 (larger dots represent greater increase since 2001)

An older Havant

Census 2011 data also show a change in the local population's average age.

Between the last two censuses, the median age of Havant increased by three years, from 41 to 44 years.

This industrial area had a higher average age than the South East and remained older than the average local authority area across England (39 years of age).

The rise in age was because of an increase of just over 2,600 people aged 80 years or over, while the population between 30 and 39 years decreased by almost 4,000.

About 10% of people in Havant are aged over the age of 80 years

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Havant by 10 year age band, March 2001 and March 2011

More single people in Havant

The percentage of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership increased in Havant, but at a slower rate than in Portsmouth (the local authority area that shares the largest boundary with Havant).

In Havant, the proportion of single people increased from 24% in 2001 to 29% in 2011. During the same period, the proportion in nearby Portsmouth increased from 36% to 44%.

Across the South East, the share of people who had never been married or in a civil partnership increased from 29% to 32%.

The proportion of married people in Havant fell from 55% to 50%, while the proportion of people who had divorced or separated from a marriage or civil partner increased from 12% to 13%.

The proportion of people who had never married or entered a civil partnership was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 and over that said they were single across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2011

More people living alone

Havant saw the South East's third-largest rise in the proportion of one-person households.

In 2011, just under 3 in 10 (29%) households in Havant had only one person, compared with 27% in 2001. The percentage of households comprising an unmarried couple increased from 8.0% to 9.7%.

Across the region, only Folkestone and Hythe (from 31% to 33%) and Vale of White Horse (from 24% to 26%) saw a greater increase in the proportion of one-person households.

The percentage of households with only one person was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households that comprised only one person across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2011

Religion in Havant

The 2011 Census asked a voluntary question about religion. Of those who chose to disclose their religious affiliation, 35% said they had no religion. An increase from 19% in 2001 makes this the fastest-growing religious group in Havant.

The percentage increased by more than the average across the South East (from 17% to 28%) and the average across England (from 15% to 25%).

The number of people in Havant that described themselves as Christian decreased from about 86,000 in 2001 to about 71,000 in 2011 (from 74% to 59%). The number of people who did not disclose their religious affiliation decreased from just under 9,400 to just over 8,500 (from 8.0% to 7.1%).

About 570 people (0.3%) said they were Muslim, up from just under 290 in 2001 (0.5%).

The population without a religion in Havant increased by 15 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Havant by religion, March 2001 and March 2011

Disability in Havant

The percentage of Havant residents whose day-to-day activities are not limited by a long-term health problem or disability decreased from 90% to 89% between the last two censuses.

In 2011, just over 1 in 25 (4.1%) reported being limited a lot in their day-to-day activities, compared with 3.2% in 2001. The percentage of Havant residents whose day-to-day activities are limited a little by a long-term health problem or disability increased from 6.6% to 6.8%.

The proportion of people who aren't limited by a long-term health problem or disability fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 91% in 2001 to 90% in 2011). Across England, the percentage remained close to 90%.

The proportion of people who aren't limited by a long-term health problem or disability was lower than across the South East

Percentage of usual residents that reported not being limited in their day-to-day activities across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2011

Ethnicity in Havant

In 2011, 97% of the local population said they were from the White ethnic groups. An increase from 99% in 2001 makes this the fastest-growing ethnic group in Havant.

The percentage decreased by less than the average across the South East (from 95% to 91%) and the average across England (from 91% to 85%).

The number of people in Havant from Mixed/multiple ethnic groups (White and Asian, White and Black African, White and Black Caribbean or Other Mixed) increased from about 660 in 2001 to just over 1,500 in 2011 (from 0.6% to 1.3%). The number of residents from the Asian or Asian British ethnic groups increased from just under 700 to just over 1,400 (from 0.6% to 1.2%).

Just under 390 people (0.2%) said they were from the Black, Black British, Caribbean or African ethnic groups, up from just over 170 in 2001 (0.3%).

The population from the White ethnic groups in Havant decreased by 1.5 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Havant by ethnicity, March 2001 and March 2011

Rise in private renting

The percentage of privately rented homes increased in Havant, but at a slower rate than across the South East.

In Havant, the proportion of private renting increased from 5.0% in 2001 to 9.9% in 2011. During the same period, the regional proportion increased from 10% to 16%.

Across the South East, the share of privately rented homes increased from 10% to 16%.

The rate of social housing in Havant increased from 19% to 20%, while the rate of home ownership decreased from 74% to 69%.

Private renting in Havant increased by 5 percentage points

Percentage of households in Havant, the South East and England that rented privately, March 2001 and March 2011

Health improved

The percentage of Havant residents that described their health as bad or very bad decreased from 8.5% to 5.6% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

Rates are standardised to account for variation in age, which can impact the local population's health.

In 2011, just over 8 in 10 (80%) said their health was good or very good, compared with 68% in 2001. The percentage of Havant residents that described their health as fair decreased from 24% to 14%.

The proportion of residents that perceived their health as bad or very bad fell at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 7.2% in 2001 to 4.4% in 2011). Across England, the percentage fell from 9.1% to 5.5%.

These data are people’s own opinions in describing their overall health. They may be inconsistent with other measures of health, such as NHS records.

The percentage of people in ’bad’ or ’very bad’ health in Havant decreased by 2.9 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents in Havant, the South East and England said their health was bad or very bad, March 2001 and March 2011

Changes in family structure

The percentage of households in Havant with children decreased from 29% to 28% in the 10 years leading up to 2011.

In 2011, just over 6 in 10 (62%) households had no children, compared with 61% in 2001. The percentage of households in Havant with only adult children living with their parents increased from 9.8% to 10%.

The proportion of households with children fell faster here than the figure for the whole of the South East (which remained close to 29%). Across England, the percentage increased from 30% to 29%.

The proportion of households with children was lower than across the South East

Percentage of households with at least one dependent child across local authority areas in the South East and the average across England, March 2011

Rise in rate of unemployment

The percentage of Havant residents that were unemployed increased from 2.7% to 4.0% in the decade to 2011.

The percentage who said they were employed remained close to 53%, while the percentage of Havant residents that were self-employed increased from 8.0% to 9.6%.

The proportion of unemployed people increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 2.3% in 2001 to 3.5% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 3.4% to 4.4%.

The rate of unemployment in Havant increased by 1.3 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 in Havant, the South East and England that said they were unemployed, March 2001 and March 2011

Change in work hours

The percentage of employed people in Havant working less than 16 hours increased from 1.9% to 2.9% in the decade leading up to the most recent census.

In 2011, just over 1 in 10 (10%) people aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) said they had worked over 49 hours the week before completing the census, compared with 13% in 2001.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 2.1% in 2001 to 3.1% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 1.9% to 3.1%.

The proportion of people working less than 16 hours in a week in Havant increased by 1 percentage points

Percentage of usual residents aged 16 to 74 (in employment the week before the Census 2011) in Havant, the South East and England that said they had worked less than 16 hours the week before completing the census, March 2001 and March 2011

Change in unpaid care

The percentage of Havant residents that provided between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care increased from 1.0% to 1.3% in the decade to 2011.

In 2011, just over 1 in 40 (2.8%) reported providing at least 50 hours of unpaid care each week, compared with 2.3% in 2001.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care increased at a similar rate to the figure for the whole of the South East (from 0.8% in 2001 to 1.1% in 2011). Across England, the percentage increased from 1.1% to 1.4%.

The proportion of people providing between 20 and 49 hours of weekly unpaid care in Havant remained close to 1.3%

Percentage of usual residents in England, South East and Havant by care, March 2001 and March 2011

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